Olympics is much more than just a sports event, it is a day for the world to get active, learn about Olympic values and discover new sports.
Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining the qualities of body, will and mind in a balanced whole. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy of effort, the educational value of good example, social responsibility and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.
Olympic Day
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) encourages all National Olympic Committees (NOCs) to use the Olympic Day program to educate the youth about the role of sports in the society and about the Olympic values, teach people about the values of excellence, friendship and respect and how they can be applied on and off the field of play.
Based on the three pillars: MOVE, LEARN and DISCOVER, National Olympic Committees worldwide are organizing various fun and creative activities which can be used to create an environment that promotes the Olympic values. Examples are: Music concerts, Art and Exhibitions, Cultural and dancing activities, Olympic Value Education Programs (OVEP), Olympic quiz & other educational activities, sports activities, HIV prevention campaign, Health and environmental protection and promotion of women’s and girl’s empowerment.
MOVE: refers to all sorts of physical activity for people of all ages and abilities. The Olympic Day Run is one of such physical activities. In addition to Olympic Day Run, fun or playful activities can be organized to get people out and active , Tug of way, Taekwondo etc.
LEARN: Teach people about the values of excellence, friendship and respect and how they can be applied on and off the field of play. Olympic Value Education Program (OVEP), Cultural events and activities
DISCOVER: is all about people trying new sports and activities they have never done before. Many ways to do this are: Invite Olympians to do a sport or a workshop in which participants can try the sport under the Olympian’s guidance. You can also work with local clubs to showcase their sport and allow the general public to try it under their guidance. Opportunity for everyone to meet high level athletes, active or retired Olympic champions and to learn about their sport
Program of Events
The Olympic Day celebration will kick start for the first two days with educational programs where children from various secondary schools will be invited to participate in the following. Over 5,000 Students expected..
- Olympic Quiz Competition and distribution of prizes to winners .. Thursday, 30th June, 2016
- Art exhibition and Dance – Friday, 1st July, 2016..
. The last day of the Olympic Day celebration sat 2nd July 2016 will be all encompassing as follows; Aerobic, Walking/Jogging through some selected routes to the National Stadium for the grand Finale where lots of activities have been scheduled to entertain the participants. Over 15,000 participants expected.
Invitation to Participate:
1) CORPORATE PARTICIPATION: N1.5m
BENEFITS:
– Staff and customers can participate. Primary branding opportunity at the venue of The Olympic Day Celebration *Right to produce Premium and Official merchandise for promotions at The Olympic Day Celebration
– Primary logo presence and credit mention on all publicity and advertising materials for the event including posters, banners, TV commercials, interview backdrops, etc
– Provision of 500 T-Shirts (Branded) to be distributed to staff, customers and other participants for the Olympic Day Celebration
– Adequate security and medical facilities available Any other benefits that may be negotiated and agreed upon by NSFAC
2)
VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION: Influencers and Entertainers
BENEFITS:
Apart from the unparalleled benefit of service our dear counter, Artists will derive several benefits such as:
– Revenues from digital sales of the song
– Further image promotion and brand recognition
– Opportunity to attend the Olympic send forth dinner being held by the presidency in Aso Rock, ABUJA in July 2016.
– Official nomination as part of the NOC A-list team
– Feature on several press and news media
About Team Nigeria:
Team Nigeria is the Nigerian Team which competes at the summer Olympic Games, youth Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and All African Games. Team selection is made from the best sportsmen and women by the Nigerian Olympic Committee in conjunction with the national governing bodies. There are 26 sports in the Olympic Programme and Team Nigeria to date has participated in 12 different sports. The 10 events Team Nigeria competed in at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 was the most to date at a single games.
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